Description
Indulgent creamy shrimp fettuccine pasta with homemade alfredo sauce delivers restaurant-quality comfort right to home kitchens. Luxurious seafood and silky sauce promise a gourmet experience you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Protein:
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook fettuccine until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat until it starts to foam and become fragrant.
- Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 30-45 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Carefully add seasoned shrimp to the skillet, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and develop a light golden color.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside, keeping them warm.
- In the same skillet, pour heavy cream and whole milk, whisking continuously to create a smooth base.
- Gradually sprinkle grated parmesan cheese into the cream mixture, stirring until completely melted and sauce becomes thick and creamy.
- Incorporate red pepper flakes and additional black pepper into the alfredo sauce, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, gently folding them into the creamy sauce.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing everything together until pasta is evenly coated with sauce.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Perfectly pat dry shrimp to achieve crispy, golden exterior and prevent watery cooking that dilutes flavor.
- Toast garlic briefly to release aromatic oils without burning, creating a rich foundational flavor for the sauce.
- Select fresh, high-quality parmesan cheese for authentic, creamy texture and deeper umami taste in alfredo sauce.
- Substitute lactose-free milk and cheese for dairy-sensitive diets, maintaining similar creamy consistency and richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 754
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg